This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Reading

Kana:
Romaji: wa
Kana
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Definitions

1

ring; circle; loop

2

hoop

See also: フープ
3

wheel

4

circle (e.g. of friends)

Kanji

Readings: リン、 わ
Meanings: wheel, ring, circle, link, loop, counter for wheels and flowers
Readings: カン、 わ
Meanings: ring, circle, link, wheel

Example Sentences

車輪(しゃりん)(まわ)りだした。
➥The wheel began to turn.
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その指輪(ゆびわ)手放(てばな)すな。
➥You must not part with the ring.
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車輪(しゃりん)はぐるぐる(まわ)った。
➥The wheels turned around.
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(おお)きな()(えが)こうよ。
➥Let's make a big circle.
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車輪(しゃりん)車軸(しゃじく)回転(かいてん)する。
➥Wheels turn on axles.
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(いぬ)首輪(くびわ)をすり()けた。
➥The dog slipped his collar.
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